UNESCO World Heritage Ramappa & Warangal Day Tour from Hyderabad

“Experience a private tour that beautifully blends the timeless History with heritage grandeur of the UNESCO Ramappa Temple - Warangal Tour”. Ramappa Temple earned worldwide acclaim when it was inscribed onto UNESCO's World Heritage list due to its remarkable construction technique. It showcases the engineers' brilliance even 800 years ago and has contributed to the evolution of modern architectural principles too. Its cupola (gopuram) also used remarkable light bricks that appeared miraculously from an ancient foundation pit while unveiling surrounding delights with each aspect of this incredible structure. Warangal Fort was home to 45 majestic pillars adorned with intricate carvings reminiscent of Thorean tradition. Of particular note was its iconic "Gateway of Glory", constructed with four elaborately carved pillars hewn from one rock face; rising approximately 30 feet high they remain captivating today; they represent South Indian architectural excellence.

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   Ramappa Temple

   1 hour

   Ramappa Temple, is located in the village of Palampet approximately 200km north-east of Hyderabad, in the State of Telangana. It is the main Shiva temple in a walled complex built during the Kakatiyan period (1123–1323 CE) under rulers Rudradeva and Recharla Rudra. Construction of the sandstone temple began in 1213 CE and is believed to have continued over some 40 years. The building features decorated beams and pillars of carved granite and dolerite with a distinctive and pyramidal Vimana (horizontally stepped tower) made of lightweight porous bricks, so-called ‘floating bricks’, which reduced the weight of the roof structures. The temple’s sculptures of high artistic quality illustrate regional dance customs and Kakatiyan culture.

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   Thousand Pillar Temple

   30 min

   The most popular place to visit in Warangal is the Thousand Pillars Temple, located at the base of Hanamkonda hill. It was built in 12th century by the Kakatiya King Rudra Deva. Dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, this temple is also known by the name of Sri Rudreshwara Swamy Temple. At this temple, three deities- Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya are worshipped. They are known as Trikutalayam. There are three shrines, one for each deity.

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   Warangal Fort

   45 min

   Warangal Fort is located in Warangal District, Telangana, India. It was the capital city of Kakatiya dynasty and the Musunuri Nayakas. The fort appears to have existed since at least the 12th century when it was the capital of the Kakatiyas.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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